North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 41 — Lincoln/Catawba Common Boundary Line.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 41 has added clarity and specificity regarding the legal boundary line between Lincoln County and Catawba County. Notably, it now emphasizes that if the boundary line is established as outlined, the counties and their officials will not be held liable for any claims, damages, or court actions related to this boundary decision. This change is significant because it aims to reduce potential legal disputes and provides reassurance to the local governments and their employees involved in setting the boundary, ensuring smoother governance and resolution of any disputes in the future.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 41 Short Title:
41 Feb 3, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10031-LMx-24 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO KEEP THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LINCOLN COUNTY AND CATAWBA COUNTY AS THE CURRENTLY RECOGNIZED COMMON BOUNDARY LINE THAT IS USED BY THE COUNTIES FOR TAXATION PURPOSES AND REFLECTED IN THE COUNTIES' GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAPS.
Judiciary 1, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 5, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO KEEP THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LINCOLN COUNTY AND CATAWBA COUNTY AS THE CURRENTLY RECOGNIZED COMMON BOUNDARY LINE THAT IS USED BY THE COUNTIES FOR TAXATION PURPOSES AND REFLECTED IN THE COUNTIES' GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAPS.
The legal boundary line between Lincoln County and Catawba County shall be the recognized common boundary line used by Lincoln County and Catawba County for taxation purposes and reflected in the counties' geographic information systems maps.
The legal boundaryline between Lincoln Countyand Catawba County shall be the recognized common boundary line used by Lincoln County and Catawba County for taxation purposes and reflected in the counties' geographic information systems maps.
Notwithstanding any provision of Article 3 of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes, not later than 42 months after the date this act becomes effective, North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS) or its contractors shall locate, survey, mark, and map the boundary line described in Section 1 of this act in the manner provided in G.S.
Notwithstanding any provision of Article 3 of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes, not later than 42 months after the date this act becomes effective, North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS) or its contractors shall locate, survey, mark, and map the boundaryline described in Section 1 of this act in the manner provided in G.S.
All public records related to residents and property located in areas affected by the establishment of the boundary line in Section 1 of this act that were filed or recorded prior to the effective date of this act in the adjoining county shall remain in the respective adjoining county where filed or recorded, and such records shall be valid public records as to the property and persons involved, even though they are recorded in an adjoining county where the property is not located as evidenced by the boundary described in Section 1 of this act.
All public records related to residents and property located in areas affected by the establishment of the boundary line in Section 1 of this act that were filed or recorded prior to the effective date of this act in the adjoining county shall remain in the respective adjoining county where filed or recorded, and such records shall be valid public records as to the property and persons involved, even though they are recorded in an adjoining *H41-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 county where the property is not located as evidenced by the boundary described in Section 1 of this act.
*DRH10031-LMx-24* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 6.
SECTION 6.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

COUNTIES; GEOGRAPHY; LOCAL; LINCOLN COUNTY; CATAWBA COUNTY; GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 41?
HB 41 is sponsored by Heather H. Rhyne (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 41?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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